Robert Davis
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Transitioning from solo private practice to an Senior Associate attorney position. Dedicated attorney with an extensive background in litigation and legal research. Expertise in case analysis, strategic planning and negotiations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney/Solo Practitioner
Davis Law Center, LLC
11.2013 - Current
- Direct contact with clients, opposing counsel and judges on cases.
- Research and legal writing of various legal issues.
- Prepared and filed all legal pleadings for clients.
- Supervised 1-2 employees as the owner of the firm.
- Oversaw all human resources and accounting for the law firm.
- Primarily focused on real estate, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant, and civil law matters including foreclosure defense, corporate disputes, etc..
- Over 100% of clientele are referrals from attorneys and current or former clients.
- Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Settled hundreds of cases prior to trial
- Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout the course of trials.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Worked with staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
- Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
- Filed all case pleadings in a timely manner.
- Creatively formulated trial techniques that specifically pertained to each case.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property cases.
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
- Drafted statements of the case and witness lists.
- Wrote Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions and Plans.
- Represented debtors at Section 341(a) meetings.
- Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Oversaw an average of 10-15 cases each month.
Education
J.D. - Law
Benjamin Cardozo School of Law
New York, NY06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
City College of New York
New York, NY06.1998
Skills
- Legal writing
- Real Estate residential and commercial transactions
- Bankruptcy Law
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Civil Litigation
- MS, ADOBE, STRETTO, Technology proficient
- Self-Motivated
- Google Workspace
- G-Suite
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Training and Development
- Dependable and Responsible
Bar Affiliations
- Member of the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section,
- Member of the New Jersey State Bar Association,
- Member of the New York State Bar Association (out of state)
- Member National Bar Association
- Treasurer National Bar Association Bankruptcy Section
- Member of the New Jersey State Bar Solo and Small Firm Group,
- Member of the ABA Group Legal Services Association,
- Member of the New Jersey Bankruptcy Inns Of Court,
- Member of the American Inns of Court
- Member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Attorney/Solo Practitioner
Davis Law Center, LLC
11.2013 - Current
J.D. - Law
Benjamin Cardozo School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
City College of New York